"Raine Cantrell is a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled." —RT Book ReviewsA woman far from home, whose spirit is hardened by revenge, finds herself melting for a cowboy in this spellbinding western from Raine Cantrell.Dixie Rawlins has two missions: finding her father's murderer and hustling as many cowboys as she can in the process. It's not a life that welcomes much company, and to Dixie most people are just a distraction. But when a card game goes south and she finds herself outgunned, a distraction is exactly what she needs.Luckily, she's got Ty Kincaid. Curiosity piqued by Dixie's fast hands, clever mouth, and beauty that permeates the roughest disguises, Ty can't help but jump into the fray at her side. Thanks to their teamwork, they narrowly escape with their lives—and the gamblers' satchels and gold.Now Dixie's got a man by her side who is kind, handsome, and thanks to her, on the...

"Raine Cantrell is a powerhouse writer whose emotional intensity keeps you enthralled."—RT BOOK REVIEWS Alone and pregnant, Erin Dunmore is desperate to find a husband, or risk facing a future as a single mother. She places an ad in the newspaper seeking matrimony, and hopes that her dreams of a home, family, and love will come true. Mace Dalton needs a wife, but between the hardships of living on his secluded ranch and his rambunctious children, prospects are few and far between. When he sees Erin's ad in the newspaper, he reckons she may be his last chance at marriage. Little does Erin know, while Mace has all the home and family she can ever want, love is a thing of his past. But soon after she settles in his house, Mace finds that she may be settling into his heart as well.

When a man with too many secrets to count finds himself and his child at the mercy of a medic with a tender heart, their tragic pasts will either tear them apart or fan a flame they never believed would spark again.For widow Mary Inlow, there is little left to mourn for her dead husband. Knowing only his cruelty and mockery for being unable to bear him a child, life without him should be as bright and new as a spring morning. But night always comes. Mary's dreams are haunted by the screams of a little girl she can never reach. Troubled by nightmares but determined to start life anew, Mary becomes a reliable town medic and crafts beautiful dolls in her spare time.Living an accomplished and peaceful little life alongside her childhood friends, dubbed the Merry Widows, Mary is determined to take her sweet time entering back into the world as a free woman. She vows to never again cater to the demands of another man. That is until one shows up on her doorstep bloody,...

A desperate woman meets her destiny on the Arizona frontier. From national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell."A must read and definite keeper. Western romance at its best." —Janelle Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of CHEROKEE STORMAfter her husband is murdered on their wedding night, Faith Beckett is on the run, with her father and siblings in tow. They have a land stake on the far side of the Arizona Territory, a perilous journey for even seasoned travelers, and are in need of a guide as determined as Faith.Delaney Carmichael was raised by the Apache, and a man as hard and dangerous as the land he loves. On a mission to restore his family's honor, he has no time to help Faith and knows he'll be better off if he ignores her beauty. But when Faith walks head on into danger, he's moved to save her despite his best judgment. Ensnared by Faith's turquoise eyes and a mystical connection to ancient Apache legends, the hardness of Delaney's heart is...

In a race to strike it rich, a naïve woman discovers how precious a man's love can be. From national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell."A riveting, compelling love story. A novel that shimmers with...lush sensuality." —Romantic TimesDara Owens has been sheltered by her brothers in quiet Rainly, Florida, unaware of the rough nature of the rest of the world. That is, until "white gold" fever takes over Rainly, and prospectors overrun the town in the search for phosphate rock. With the miners comes gambling and robbery, and suddenly quiet Rainly isn't a safe haven for an innocent beauty anymore, especially once the rugged Silver McQuade arrives on the scene. But once Dara meets Silver, no warnings about this charming seducer can keep them apart. As the small community becomes divided over the presence of the miners, Dara is torn between loyalty to her home, and her newly awakened desire."Sizzling romance! You'll devour every line." —Karen Harper,...

Acts of charity quickly lead to a flirtation with the deadliest of sins for DARLING ANNIE, from national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell."Humor, delightful characters, simmering sensuality and sparkling repartee—it just doesn't get any better than this." —Romantic TimesKellian York has big plans for the brothel he's inherited in Loving, Texas. Too bad that just days after his arrival the Legion for Decency has burned it to the ground, citing their mission to rid the town of drinking, gambling, and "loose women." Set on vengeance, Kellian targets the spinster leader, Annie Muldoon, never expecting that the beautiful young woman would let Kellian and his girls move into her boarding house.Believing she has a responsibility to protect and redeem the women formerly in Kellian's employ, Annie soon realizes she's made a terrible mistake inviting them, and especially Kellian, into her home. Unsure whether he's trying to torture her or seduce her,...

"The Secret Ingredient has a touch of sweetness and a touch of humor." —Literary TimesHallie Pruitt has a habit of taking in strays—both unwanted animals and captivating cowboys.  When handsome Cade McAllister seeks shelter in her home while his broken leg heals, it's her homemade candies that keep him sober, but it's the piping hot fantasies she describes in her diary that provides the secret ingredient to Cade's heart.

Not even a war between the states can keep apart a Southern aristocrat and the love of his life. From national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell"Raine Cantrell showcases a new dimension of her astonishing talents that will leave readers stunned and in awe. Intensely emotional, immensely satisfying." —Romantic Times"A wonderfully compelling, honest and poignant love story with characters you won't forget. I couldn't put it down. Terrific reading." —Patricia Potter, author of the BELOVED trilogyTormented by his past and denied his dream of becoming a doctor, Southern aristocrat Trevor Shelby has little in his life to live for, until he meets the beautiful overseer's daughter, Leah Reese. Unused to the warmth and kindness Leah shows him, Trevor learns to love from the young woman, while his intensity teaches her about passion. Despite the difference in their social classes, they dared to dream of a future together, a fantasy that is shattered by lies,...

An aristocratic playboy finds himself the houseguest of a brash, bold, confounding, yet inexplicably beguiling widow in this incredibly witty romance from Raine Cantrell.For Catherine, widowhood does not mean mourning. It means freedom. Finally experiencing the world outside of her former husband's strict and watchful eye, Catherine finds new joy in the simplicity of life in the home she shares with her closest friends, Mary and Sarah.With Mary close to having a child of her own and Sarah acting as Mary's midwife, Catherine is facing an empty house for the first time ever. To make the best of it, she's agreed to host a good friend's brother for a much-needed break from his obsessive working.What should be a quiet vacation for Gregory Michael Mayfield III in the tranquility of the countryside, however, quickly turns to disaster. Gregory, used to finery, order, and getting exactly what he wants, arrives earlier than expected, to the surprise of his seemingly...

"Raine Cantrell is a powerhouse writer whose emotional intensity keeps you enthralled." —Kathe Robin, RT Book ReviewsWidowed and childless, Angie is named The Woman of Sorrow by Niko, a noble warrior of the Apache. But as passion ignites between them, Angie must weather the storm of prejudice and injustice for another chance at true happiness—and true love.

When a man on the run finds himself at the business end of Sarah Westfall's rifle, it could mean the end of his life...or the end of his lonely days.Sarah Ann Westfall survived a marriage made of rosy bowers that quickly slid into hell. After her husband's untimely death, faced with a life of freedom for the very first time, she vowed never to rely on a man again. A widow willing to do whatever it takes to survive on her own, Sarah never lets fear eclipse her independence.Rio Santee, a half-Apache outlaw on the run traveling with his two young sons, isn't used to depending on the kindness of others. Determined to get his boys to safety, he breaks into what he thinks is a poorly guarded home.Unfortunately for Rio, his desperation puts him directly within Sarah's line of fire. What begins as a heated fight between Rio and Sarah, both fearing for their lives, becomes an invitation to stay the moment Sarah sees Rio's two sons, exhausted from their harrowing...

An Irish spitfire meets her match in a western romp from national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell.“Raine Cantrell is a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled.” – Romantic TimesMaggie O’Roark knows how to walk, talk, and fight like a man. When Maggie inherits her uncle’s profitable silver and gold mines, she’s determined to prove she can operate them on her own, even as her wedding date approaches. When Maggie’s groom is kidnapped just before the wedding, Maggie is convinced saloon owner C.V. McCready is responsible, in a desperate bid to keep her from re-opening the mines.McCready is a silver-tongued con man, but when he sees Maggie in her wedding finery, he becomes obsessed with protecting her from less savory men who would do anything to get their hands on her mines. McCready kidnaps Maggie and claims her in a marriage by proxy, setting the stage for the fiercest and funniest battle of the sexes in the West.“This one grabs you from the first page and does let go. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” – Johanna Lindsey, author of ONE HEART TO WIN“Raine Cantrell has crafted the perfect Western romance.” – Affaire de Coeur 

A young woman is tempted from her path by a handsome cowboy as mysteries about her past are revealed. From national bestselling romance author Raine Cantrell."A spellbinding tour de force!" —Romantic Times"Ms. Cantrell is one of the superstars of western romance." —Affaire de CouerBefore taking her vows at a convent to become a young novice, Dominica Kirkland is summoned to an isolated Idaho ranch by Toma Colfax, a friend of her deceased father. Alone and naïve as to the ways of the world, Dominica soon finds herself overwhelmed, and reluctantly accepts the help of Luke, a ruggedly handsome cowboy. Drawn in by her beauty and her innocence, Luke makes it clear that he's interested in Dominica, no matter what vows she's considering.But at Toma Colfax's ranch await more questions than answers for Dominica. Toma claims no knowledge of the letter that called Dominica to the untamed wilderness. Slowly long-kept secrets are revealed, about Dominica's family,...

"Ms. Cantrell is one of the superstars of western romance." —Affaire de CouerKit Sidell, Texas's most eligible bachelor, has an insatiable sweet tooth. But when the challenge of a wager brings him to the kitchen of Birdie Delwin, Kit finds himself tempted by much more than her dessert menu.

"Raine Cantrell is a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled." —RT Book ReviewsNicholas Dowling's mail-order bride is not what he'd hoped for—she's too young, too delicate, and far too superstitious for a pragmatic man like himself. But not even Brianna's untamable spirit can't cast a shadow over her luminous beauty, and before long the blaze of their attraction grows into something neither one of them was expecting.